1. And Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said,
2. If a word were essayed to thee, wouldest thou be grieved? But who can refrain from speaking?
3. Behold, thou hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened the weak hands;
4. Thy words have upholden him that was stumbling, and thou hast braced up the bending knees:
5. But now it is come upon thee, and thou grievest; it toucheth thee, and thou art troubled.
6. Hath not thy piety been thy confidence, and the perfection of thy ways thy hope?
7. Remember, I pray thee, who that was innocent has perished? and where were the upright cut off?
8. Even as I have seen, they that plough iniquity and sow mischief, reap the same.